PRP therapy, regenerative medicine, osteopathic treatment, and clinical insights for athletes and active adults.
The American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation now recommends PRP for knee osteoarthritis. What the evidence says, who qualifies, and what to expect.
May 1, 2026Most patients can't reach their doctor directly. A concierge micropractice changes that with same-week appointments, no gatekeeping, and faster care.
May 15, 2026OMT prepares the tissue. PRP heals it. Dr. Knopp explains why leading DOs now pair regenerative medicine with manipulative treatment — and how AI is identifying who benefits most.
April 6, 2026Knee OA doesn't always mean surgery. Dr. Knopp explains how PRP therapy can reduce pain and improve function in grades I-III osteoarthritis — and who is a strong candidate.
April 20, 2026Cortisone is fast. PRP is durable. Dr. Knopp compares both approaches — when cortisone is appropriate, when PRP is the stronger choice, and what the evidence says about long-term outcomes.
April 20, 2026Lateral epicondylitis is a tendinopathy — not tendinitis. Dr. Knopp explains why cortisone and braces fail for chronic cases and how PRP addresses the tissue pathology directly.
April 20, 2026PRP recovery is not passive rest. Dr. Knopp outlines the day-by-day timeline, NSAID restrictions, activity modifications, and return-to-sport criteria athletes should follow.
April 20, 2026Partial-thickness tears respond to PRP. Complete tears need surgery. Dr. Knopp explains where the line is — and how OMT addresses the biomechanics that caused the tear.
April 20, 2026Not every knee needs replacement. Dr. Knopp covers the non-surgical toolkit — OMT, PRP, and biomechanical correction — that can defer or eliminate the need for surgery in early-to-moderate OA.
April 20, 2026Recurring shoulder pain from lifting is rarely a rotator cuff problem. Dr. Knopp explains why scapular dyskinesis is the real driver — and when PRP may be the answer for chronic tendon damage.
April 16, 2026Most recurring running injuries follow a predictable pattern that PT protocols miss. Dr. Knopp explains why the kinetic chain is the real problem — and how PRP can address chronic tendon damage that won't heal on its own.
April 16, 2026True hip bursitis is rare. Most lateral hip pain is gluteal tendinopathy plus mechanical compression. Dr. Knopp explains why the bursitis label is wrong — and why PRP outperforms cortisone for gluteal tendinopathy.
April 16, 2026Golf-related back pain is almost never a lower back problem. Dr. Knopp explains why the thoracic spine and hip turn are the real culprits — and how OMT combined with regenerative medicine gets golfers back on the course.
April 16, 2026More students are choosing to become DOs than ever before. With over 207,000 DOs and osteopathic medical students in the US, osteopathic medicine has reached a historic milestone that reflects growing recognition of its unique value.
April 21, 2026Recent research has revealed fascinating links between gut health, brain function, and spinal mechanics that validate what osteopathic physicians have understood for over a century: the human body functions as an integrated whole.
April 21, 2026Telehealth expanded osteopathic reach — but OMT still requires hands. Dr. Knopp explains what can be done virtually, what requires an in-person visit, and how hybrid care works in 2025.
April 11, 2026Over 50 million Americans live with chronic pain. Osteopathic physicians approach it differently — examining the musculoskeletal system, lifestyle, and emotional health together.
April 11, 2026OMT is experiencing renewed clinical and research momentum in 2025–2026. Dr. Knopp explains what's driving the shift — and why patients who've cycled through conventional medicine are finding answers in osteopathic care.
April 11, 2026In January 2026, the NBOME released new DO competency standards — formally requiring compassion, whole-person care, and social determinants of health. Here's what it means for you.
April 6, 2026For decades, OMT skeptics demanded data. AI is now generating it faster than anyone expected — and the implications for patients choosing hands-on care are significant.
April 6, 2026Aetna began covering Sprint Peripheral Nerve Stimulation in March 2026. Dr. Knopp explains who qualifies, what the procedure involves, and how to find out if you're a candidate.
March 31, 2026Many cases of back, hip, and SI joint pain stem from a misaligned pelvis. Dr. Knopp explains how pelvic obliquity creates compression where it shouldn't exist.
March 30, 2026Most patients don't know what a DO is — or why it matters. Here's how osteopathic training changes the way Dr. Knopp evaluates and treats pain.
March 30, 2026Your first visit is $450 and nothing like a typical doctor's appointment. Here's what happens, how long it takes, and what Dr. Knopp is evaluating.
March 30, 2026Both involve hands-on spinal treatment. But the training, philosophy, and scope are fundamentally different. Here's what you need to know.
March 30, 2026